Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Standing proudly in what is almost the heart of Monticello is a tall, cottage-style building with a simple and spiritual history. The building itself is located at…
Mock Trial pits Jefferson v. Libertas
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Students from the Jefferson County Homeschool Association (JCHA) faced off in a mock trial against students from the Libertas Academic Cooperative in Leon County on March 31…
From the superintendent’s desk…Restoring Confidence in the Tiger’s Roar
Dear Friends, The Jefferson County Public School system is committed to cultivating positive relationships and continuing the school’s focus on meaningful action steps toward our district’s goals for school improvement. Overcoming decades…
Nominate Parade Grand Marshall
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Watermelon seeds are going in the ground, and before we know it, June will be here – the time to enjoy juicy watermelon slices and celebrate a…
Betsy Barfield to be inducted into Florida 4-H Hall of Fame
John Lilly, Director UF/IFAS Jefferson County Extension Service Betsy Barfield’s induction into the 2023 Florida 4-H Hall of Fame is a well-deserved recognition of her incredible contributions to the 4-H program in…
Opinion Editorial: Unlocking Floridians’ economic potential through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the importance of access to reliable and affordable broadband Internet service in our daily lives, which makes available an almost limitless amount of information; provides a platform for…
Starling Musings to hold Grand Opening on May 2
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. There has been much afoot in the small storefront attached to Tupelo’s Bakery & Cafe, and many may be wondering what new shop will take the place…
ACA 2023 spring sports season; a celebration of six senior athletes
Patricia Smith Contributor It is only April, but it has been an amazing start to the year, and it is almost time to bid the Senior Warrior Athletes a farewell as they…
Son Seekers musical delivers great tunes, humor and a memorable message
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Amy Bethea’s students at Aucilla Christian Academy put on a great show on Thursday, March 29, as they presented this year’s fourth grade musical, Son Seekers: Nation…
High-speed chase leads to drug arrest
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) has reported that during a traffic stop on U.S. Hwy. 90 on Monday afternoon, April 10, the subject fled the scene, heading…
City clerk to remain an elected office
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A proposal to make the city clerk an appointed rather than an elected office died quickly in the council recently. After much back and forth on the…
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
The Face of Child Abuse Submitted by Florida Guardian Ad Litem Office More than 574 abused and neglected children live within the Second Judicial Circuit, which includes Jefferson, Leon, Wakulla, Franklin, Gadsden…
Tigers and Cowgirls face off in flag football
Justin Trumpet ECB Publishing Inc. On March 29, The Jefferson County K-12 (JCS) Flag Football Team played against their rivals, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls. In the first quarter, Tigers…
Minority Health: Better health through better understanding
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. April is National Minority Health Month (NMHM)! Each year, NMHM is observed to spread awareness about the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minorities…
Winning essays show research and perspective taking skills
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Keystone Federated Republican Women (KFRW) announced the winners of their fourth annual 2023 historical essay contest on Monday, March 27. All middle and high school students…
Kitchen catches fire early Easter morning
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. At approximately 2:30 a.m. on April 9, a Monticello household was alerted by smoke detectors to a fire that had started in the kitchen area of their…
Changes ahead for upcoming City Elections
Two elected officials won’t seek re-election Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello city government is set for changes ahead. At least two of its long-serving members have indicated that they do…
It’s time for a Community Center and/or indoor gymnasium in Monticello-Jefferson County, Florida
Feed the hungry and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as the noon day light. Isaiah…
VFW holds flag retirement event at senior center
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. With time, even the best cared-for American flags become faded, worn and even torn after waving the red, white and blue through years of heat, rain and…
Casa Bianca M.B. Church invites community to join them on historic trip
Submitted by Casa Bianca M.B. Church Last year, Pastor Tobbie Berrian III and the congregation Casa Bianca Missionary Baptist Church welcomed visitors from the Highland Descendants Council of Charlottesville, Va., and the…